Iran says it will allow Indian ships to pass safely through Strait of Hormuz

Iran has announced it will provide safe passage for Indian ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments. The Iranian foreign minister said India is on a list of 'friendly nations' granted this reprieve.

Iran's ambassador to India confirmed the policy, and reports indicate at least two Indian ships have already crossed the strait under this arrangement. In a related development, an Iranian plane also left India carrying sailors and bodies, though the exact connection to the shipping announcement isn't detailed in the headlines.